Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi debuted in Ankur (1974) and has starred in over 140 Hindi films and 12 international productions, becoming the only Indian actor to win five National Awards for Best Actress. She also won six Filmfare and several international awards including at the Los Angeles Film Festival, Chicago Film Festival, North Korea International Film Festival, and Toronto Reel World International Film Festival. Her repertoire—from Ankur to Rocky aur Rani ki Prem Kahani and from Mira Nair’s Fire to Steven Spielberg’s Halo—is a testament to her talent and versatility. A Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee, she has received many other national and international honours. Years: 2019, 2025.